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What type of window will suit your home?
If you are about to embark on replacing your home's windows, here are some tips to help you through the process:
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Double Hung Window-On a double hung window, both the top and bottom sash open and tilt in to ensure easy cleaning. They are probably the most common window type.
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Casement Window-Casement windows utilize a cranking mechanism to open and close the window from a hinge mounted the left or right side of the window (like a door). Caseement windows can be hung singly or in pairs.
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Awning Window-Similar to a casement window, awning windows "crank" up and out allowing for ventilation even during inclement weather. They are also known as hopper windows.
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Sliders or Gliding Windows-Sliders incorporate a horizontal sash into the base of the window which allows the window sash to open from side to side; usually one of the sashes moves and the other remains fixed.
- Single Hung Window-Single Hung windows are similiar in operation to a double hung window except that only the bottom sash opens.
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Jalousie Windows or Louvers-Glass slats/panes overlap over one another in a jalousie window. They are operated with a crank to allow for air flow. They tend to be low in energy efficiency because they do not provide an air-tight seal.
- Fixed-Pane Windows-Do Not Open. They are generally used in applications where a heating or cooling system is used much of the year.
- Picture Window-A picture window is a mixture of fixed windows and double hung windows. They are usually seen in family rooms. A picture window typically has a larger centrally located fixed window which has a double hung window on each side of it.
- Bow Windows-Project out but have multiple sections that join together to form a curve. The center window is usually fixed and the side sashes are sometimes casements.
Repla cement windows should fit precisedly within the space of your exisiting window. That is why all our windows are custom made specifically for your home. If your windows are hard to open or close, if you feel drafts or leaks in your window frames, or if your windows tend to rattle or shake in moderate to high winds it is time to replace your windows.
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